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O InnovPlantProtect (InPP), Collaborative Laboratory specializing in biological and digital solutions for crop protection, aligned with the emerging challenges of agriculture, will launch its new institutional website on January 24th, on a symbolic date marking 7 years working in the agricultural sector.

This launch is part of a phase of institutional evolution and consolidation InPP, reinforcing its strategy of proximity to the sector, clarity in the communication of its competencies and affirmation as a strategic partner for companies, producers, associations and public bodies.

An even clearer, more up-to-date and sector-oriented platform

With a renewed structure and a more intuitive browsing experience, the new website features:

  • an area of Services and Products completely reorganized, which facilitates access to specialized services, laboratory capabilities and biological and digital solutions developed by InPP, as well as to a updated catalog of services and biosolutions;
  • more complete institutional content that reinforces transparency, scientific rigor and CoLAB's mission;
  • a clearer presentation of scientific skills and research areas, highlighting the impact of the work carried out by InPP's multidisciplinary teams.

New image, same mission - but reinforced

The launch of the website is accompanied by the implementation of InnovPlantProtect's new visual identity, This reflects the maturity of CoLAB and its future ambitions.

The new image - accompanied by the slogan “Innovate together. Protect better.” - reflects InPP's ongoing commitment to:

  • Developing new generation biological and digital solutions;
  • Promoting safer, more innovative and more productive agriculture;
  • Strengthen collaboration and partnership with the agricultural sector and the innovation ecosystem.

A new phase for InPP

The digital and visual renovation is part of a broader strategy of maturity and consolidation, Through this initiative, InPP aims to strengthen its role as a scientific and technological partner for the agricultural sector in applied research and the development of crop protection solutions.

According to António Saraiva, InPP's executive director: “This new website isn't just a digital revamp - it's a reflection of the ambition we have for our future and how we want to communicate with the sector. We want every visitor to understand the purpose that drives us: to create innovative solutions that protect crops, boost productivity and contribute to more sustainable agricultural systems. InPP is entering a new phase, with a clearer, more accessible identity aligned with the real needs of agriculture and a renewed commitment to real impact on the ground.”

Available from January 24th

The new InnovPlantProtect website will be available from January 24th at: https://iplantprotect.pt/

The start of a new year also marks a new cycle for InnovPlantProtect. In 2026, InPP enters a phase of evolution and consolidation, with several new features that reinforce its position as a strategic partner for the intelligent transformation of agriculture.

Over the next few months, initiatives, content and tools will be presented that reflect the work carried out by our teams in the areas of applied research, biological solutions, specialized services and digital innovation.

The first step in this new phase will be presented in the next January 24th, InnovPlantProtect is celebrating the date 7 years in business at the service of the agricultural sector.

Until then, we continue to prepare a range of new products that reflect our mission to promote safer, more innovative and more productive agriculture.

Stay tuned. What's coming is just the beginning.

InnovPlantProtect (InPP) was present at the conference “Building value together”, organized by our associate FNOP - National Association of Fruit and Vegetable Producers' Organizations.

InPP's executive director, António Saraiva, moderated the panel “Sustainability that generates value: The role of ESG in the future of the sector”, which included interventions from Catarina Pinto Correia (VdA), Cristina Câmara (APED), Filipa Saldanha (Crédito Agrícola), Joana Oom de Sousa (Sovena) and Rui Veríssimo Baptista (Companhia das Lezírias).

The opening session was given by Domingos dos Santos, president of FNOP and a member of CoLAB's Board of Directors of our CoLAB.

The meeting brought together producer organizations, farmers, companies, experts and political decision-makers to discuss the current challenges and look to the future of the national fruit and vegetable sector.

With the participation of national and international experts, the conference was a privileged space for sharing experiences and strategic reflection, focusing on the organization of production and the role of public policies in promoting sustainable growth.

Congratulations to FNOP for the initiative and the ability to bring together a panel of excellent speakers, making this conference a relevant and topical milestone for the sector.

Image credits: Voz do Campo magazine

FNOP Event

EVENTS

InnovPlantProtect (InPP) celebrates its 6th anniversary this Friday. January 24th, from 2:30 p.m. until 5:00 p.m., at the headquarters located at National Plant Breeding StationINIAV center in Elvas.

The commemorative date will bring together, in addition to InPP members, political decision-makers, representatives of other CoLABs in the agri-food sector, producer associations and farmers, with the aim of marking a new phase for InPP, which will be guided by the growth, expansion and consolidation of the brand, as well as the development of new technologies, products and services with a strong technological and innovation component, which make a difference in meeting the various challenges of agricultural crop protection.

The welcome session will start at 3pm and will feature a speech by António Saraiva, InPP's executive director, who took office in December 2024. At 3:10 p.m., the session “What innovation is produced at InPP?” will take place, in which our team will present the work and scientific-technological innovation that has been developed in the various areas of activity of the collaborative laboratory (CoLAB), namely in the areas of New Biopesticides, Protection of Specific Crops, Formulations and Process Development, Data Management and Risk Analysis, and Monitoring and Diagnosis.

On the day of the celebrations, the closing session will be attended by the Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries, José Manuel Fernandes.

Also present to mark the date will be the Secretary of State for Agriculture, João Moura, the Vice-President of CCDR-Alentejo, Roberto Grilo, and the Mayor of Elvas, José Rondão Almeida.

You can register for the ceremony by until 5pm on January 23rd, through sending an email to inpp@iplantprotect.pt.

Mark your calendar and join us on this commemorative date! We'd be delighted to welcome you!

PROGRAM:

Reception of participants | 14h30

Welcome Session | 15h00

  • António Saraiva | Executive Director of InPP

Session “What innovation is produced at InPP?” | 15h10

  • Cristina Azevedo | Director of the New Biopesticides Department
  • Sandra Correia | Director of the Department for the Protection of Specific Crops
  • David Learmonth | Director of the Formulations and Process Development Department
  • Ricardo Ramiro | Director of the Data Management and Risk Analysis Department
  • iLaria Marengo | Director of the Monitoring and Diagnosis Department

Closing Session | 15h40

  • José Manuel Fernandes | Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries

Tour of the facilities | 15h50

Beberete | 16h00

For us, the year just ended was a great journey, and we tried to make the best of it.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who have been with us throughout 2024!

We're ready and raring to go for this new year full of challenges!

In 2025 we will continue to work to grow, innovate and be better and better.

We want to continue to count on our members, partners and clients.

Keep following us on our journey to protect crops!

As the year draws to a close, we would like to express our deep gratitude to all InnovPlantProtect's associates, partners and clients for the partnership and trust they have placed in us this year.

Together, we are succeeding in transforming the crop protection sector, fighting to combat pests and plant diseases in a smarter and more innovative way.

In 2025, we will continue to work to offer the best laboratory and digital solutions to all our current and future customers.

May next year's challenges be transformed into opportunities for growth and consolidation and may the new year bring many new journeys, achievements, discoveries and conquests.

We wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy 2025!

Thank you for trusting in our science and technology to transform the future of crop protection.

From the InnovPlantProtect Team